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Over a million British homes signed up to scheme to cut winter power demand

Published Dec 14, 2022 12:00 Updated Dec 14, 2022 12:06

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Over a million British homes signed up to scheme to cut winter power demand

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LONDON (Reuters) - More than a million British homes have signed up to a scheme which will pay them to cut electricity use to help prevent power shortages this winter, National Grid (LON:NG) said on Wednesday.

Under the demand flexibility service (DFS), homes that have signed up with their suppliers would be paid, usually via money off their bills, for turning off appliances such as ovens and dishwashers during a specific period when electricity demand is high.

National Grid warned in October that homes could face three-hour rolling power cuts this winter if the country is unable to secure enough gas and electricity imports. It launched the DFS as part of its tool box to help prevent cuts.

National Grid’s Electricity System Operator (ESO) said more than a million households have now signed up to the scheme with homes saving a total of around 2.8 million pounds ($3.47 million) during the five tests of the service it has held so far.

“These test results show that if called upon this service will help the ESO balance the national electricity network this winter and is a valuable addition to the ESO’s operational tools,” said Craig Dyke, Head of National Control at National Grid ESO.

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Graham Kinnear Dec 14, 2022 13:00

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how long before your gas and electricity is made more expensive if you don't have a smart meter. Time to complain to Mps as we are already paying for them whether you have one or not through green levies

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This is a trick to force people to get Smart Meters. You can only sign up to it if you have a smart meter, and those are very dangerous in terms of radiation emitted, as well as giving Authorities control over everything

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Over a million British homes signed up to scheme to cut winter power demand

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